Embracing 2.0: Social Media as Your Platform

POWArts members gathered at Bonhams to hear a panel of three leading figures in social media present on using Web 2.0 as a platform for busienss building.  Guest speakers included:

• Liz Dimmitt, Curator of Gawker Artists, Gawker Media's art program

• Judith Dobrzynski, culture blogger & contributor to The Daily Beast, The New York Times & The Wall Street Journal

• Mary Olson, CEO, Transition Networks, a full service Web 2.0 design and interactive marketing agency

• Organized and introduced by Shannon Wilkinson, President, Cultural Communications.

This event was made possible with the generous support of Bonhams.

Visions for Collecting 

The art world's most prominent curators share their visions, challenges and plans for the collections they shape and oversee.  POWArts members attended this informative discussion moderated by Lisa Dennison, Chairman, Sotheby's North and South America.  Guest panelists included: 

• Lynne Cooke, Curator at Large, Dia Art Foundation and Chief Curator/Deputy director, Museo nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
• Alison Gingeras, Chief Curator, Palazzo Grassi
• Nancy Spector, Chief Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum  

This event was made possible with the generous support of Sothebys.                                                                                                           

POWArts at Sportmax

Holistic nutritionist, Alexandra Jamieson and Yoga instructor, Kendra Coppey shared tips for a healthier you in the workplace at SPORTMAX. Shopping and networking followed.

Picnic in Central Park, NYC

POWArts members enjoyed conversation over wine and cheese at the inaugural POWArts picnic in the park.

POWArts at Art Basel, June 2009

POWArts members connteced at Art Basel over cocktails at the Ramada Plaza Basel rooftop bar.

Free Arts NYC Party

 POWArts members had a terrific time participating in our second event to support Free Arts NYC.  POWArts members tested out the curriculum/art projects for Free Arts' Projects for Parents and Children Together with Art (PACT), an eight-week interactive art program that inspries colaboration, communication and teamwork within underserved families.

Your money relationship at Collective Hardware

POWArts members gained a better awareness and understanding of money management and practical steps towards a more concious relationship with money led by Money Relationship Mentor Helen Kim.  www.YourMoneyRelationship.com

The presentation, which took place at Collective Hardware, was followed by informal networking over pizza and beer provided by our generous sponsors, L'Asso and  www.Greatbrewers.com.

Community Service Director Mary Pontillo and POWArts Board support Free Arts at their annual fundraiser.

Power Networking at Sotheby's Institute

A terrific networking experience was had by all with Andrea Nierenberg from the Nierenberg Group, our guest speaker at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.  Andrea shared tips on networking like a pro.   

"Economy Matters" at Nyehaus Library

POWArts members turned out in numbers to hear two oustanding presentations on the current market environment.  First, Pierre Yared, one of Columbia Business School's youngest and brightest professors took us through the events that led to our current market, the impact of global imbalances on Wall Street and how the financial markets can forecast what's to come in the art market.  Next, Wachovia's Sam Van Allen provided financial survival tips for today's market.  The presentations were followed by a lively Q&A session and networking cocktails.  Many thanks to Nyehaus and Foundation 2021 and Sam Van Allen CFP(R) of Wachovia Private Bank who sponsored this event.

Pierre Yared Presents                                  POWArts members in attendance  

Left to right: POWArts Board Member Meghan Carleton, Pierre Yared,      

Sam Van Allen, Elana Rubenfeld andAllison Wilbur of NYEHAUS enjoy the event.

Free Arts NYC Party

Thank you to all of the POWArts folks who came out and supported Free Arts on Friday, January 9th for our Art Party.  Free Arts was kind enough to supply us with pizza and wine as we reciprocated with our creativity.  Free Arts has a wonderful family program in which families participate in a multi-week art/reading program.  They form a "design team" with each other and collaborate on art projects to encourage positive communiation and teamwork.  We helped Free Arts by trying out their project ideas and making samples of all of the projects.  This was a fun, meaningful and creative way to spend a Friday night and POWArts will be involved with another Art Party in the spring. 

Financial Outlooks at Nyehaus Library

POWArts members warmed up to finance with hot toddies & a great presentation by financial manager Sam Van Allen at the National Arts Club.  This event was generously sponsored by Nyehaus and Foundation 2021 and Sam Van Allen CFP(R) of Wachovia Private Bank.

Laura Miller, Elana Rubinfeld            POWArts participants

Marketing Opportunities in the Current Climate

Times are tough. Museums  are slashing budgets. Gallery belts are tightening. POWArts members attended a casual and informative conversation with Laura Miller, Marketing Director at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. She shared her expertise on how to get each institution's message out creatively, affectively and affordably. This event was generously hosted by Fred Torres Collaborations, 527 West 29th Street, NYC

The Big Picture. Tips for a Successful and Long Term Career in the Arts. 

Art world leading ladies shared their stories and told POWArts how they climbed the ladder of success.  This event was generously sponsored and hosted by Christie's 20 Rockefeller Plaza.

Panelists:

• Amy Gold, Deputy Chairman of Christie’s Americas
• Elizabeth Easton, Director of the Center for Curatorial Leadership
• Mary Hoeveler, Art Advisor, Former Director of the CitiGroup Art Advisory Service

Moderator:

• Adrian Dannatt, Writer, Critic and regular contributor to The Art Newspaper